Property Accountant

FirstService Residential; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Calgary is seeking a Property Accountant to prepare financial statements and budgets for rental properties. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in property accounting, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software like Yardi. Join a team committed to excellence and growth, with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Top-tier medical and dental coverage

Career training and professional development support

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience in Rental Property Accounting preferred or equivalent experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Extensive experience in preparing and analysing financial statements with attention to detail.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and monthly financial statements for assigned Rental Clients.
• Address financial inquiries from Property Managers and clients.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable issues.

Skills

Previous experience in Rental Property Accounting

Preparing and analysing financial statements

Microsoft Excel

Yardi Voyager

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Company

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical and dental coverage, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Description

TheProperty Accountant contributes to the success of the Client Accounting team by preparing monthly financial statements and annual budgets for their assigned Rental Properties. This includes responding to financial inquiries from Property Managers within FirstService Residential, and Owners directly. Other duties include financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, bank reconciliations, liaising with external teams, and completing additional tasks as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, loan / mortgage calculation and monthly financial statements for assigned Rental Clients.
• Address financial inquiries from Property Managers and clients in a timely manner.
• Monitor and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable issues as they arise.
• Ensure all GST and other legislated taxes and assessments are reconciled and remitted
• Monitor cash positions and anticipate future cash deficiencies
• Complete year end CAM recovery adjustment and tenant billings for assigned properties
• Conduct financial analysis and generate reports as directed by management as well as undertake special projects as needed.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, as well as ensure adherence to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Participate in meetings and work groups to integrate activities and communicate issues.
• Utilize software programs such as Yardi, CamAcct, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook effectively.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience in Rental Property Accounting preferred or equivalent experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Extensive experience in preparing and analysing financial statements as well as other complex accounting functions with accuracy, efficiency, and high attention to detail.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Yardi Enterprise preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and tight deadline is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance preferred

Knowledge & Proficiencies

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.
• Interact effectively, communicate clearly, and understand meeting the needs of others.
• Excellent organization, planning, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment, and decision making ability.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-drive

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.